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Singing group, left to right: Jerry Phillips, Louis A. “Bubbles” Johnson (Grammy Award co-winner 1986 for “Sweet Love”), Isaiah Williams, Wade Davis.…
“Mr. Wonderful Lounge.” Many musical groups got their start in this night club that was located on West Main Street in Rochester from 1969-1971. Rocky…
Beauty salon interior. Beautician Laura Walker styles Beatrice Simmons’ hair. ca 1960, Rochester.
Elks Club Marching Band, Clarissa St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Frankie Kay and the Swinging Vee Jays, Frankie Kay on guitar, Mr. Graham on saxophone, Mr. White on bass and Mr. Cooke on drums. Rochester, ca 1960.
George Mitchell, Rocky’s friend and business partner.
Girls’ basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Photograph by Rocky Simmons.
Group of three musicians, with “Sonny” in the middle. Club in Rochester. ca 1970.
Liquor store interior as new business enterprise, Jefferson Avenue, Rochester.
Pastor Enlis Long of the Peace Baptist Church, 5 Leopold St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Restaurant kitchen worker, Rochester, ca 1950s.
The Elverays, from left to right: Freddy Huston, Buddy Granston, Albert Hartzog, Robert “Bojack” Jackson, Phil Montgomery and Teddy Walker. Rocky…
Whiz Kids basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Top row, left to right: Josh Jeffries, John Beckley, James…